Chateau L'Evangile • Pomerol, France
Château L’Evangile is the grand vin of this historic Pomerol estate, a Merlot‑dominant Bordeaux blend (typically around…Château L’Evangile is the grand vin of this historic Pomerol estate, a Merlot‑dominant Bordeaux blend (typically around 80% Merlot with Cabernet Franc and sometimes a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon) grown on a rare streak of gravel over clay a…Learn More »
$292
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
97
/100
2022 Pro Rating
Silky yet tightly focused, 2022 Château L’Evangile glides across the palate with layers of dark plum, black cherry and raspberry framed by cocoa, gentle spice and a whisper of smoke and earth. Medium to full in body but never heavy, it shows polished, very fine tannins and a vivid core of fruit that keeps this rich Pomerol feeling poised and energetic, promising real nuance as it gains complexity in bottle.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Duck breast with cherry reduction; Wild mushroom risotto
Château L’Evangile is the grand vin of this historic Pomerol estate, a Merlot‑dominant Bordeaux blend (typically around 80% Merlot with Cabernet Franc and sometimes a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon) grown on a rare streak of gravel over clay and sand near neighbors like Pétrus and Vieux Château Certan. Under the stewardship of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), it is crafted for depth and longevity, known for its dark, plush black‑fruit character, truffle and chocolate nuances, and a silky yet powerful structure shaped by long aging in predom…